The second phase of the 136th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held at the Pazhou Complex in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, from October 23 to October 27. We have compiled information on Canton Fair benefits, buyer certificate registration offices in Haizhu District, airlines that offer check-in services at the Pazhou Ferry Terminal, and more. Keep this handy!
During the Canton Fair, various commercial districts in Haizhu District have launched exclusive benefits and discounts tailored for the fair, covering dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences!
Moreover, during the Canton Fair, with their Exhibitor Badges or Buyer Badges, visitors can also enjoy a 20% discount on the Pearl River Night Cruise!
Overseas Buyers' Registration Venues in Haizhu District
It is recommended that overseas buyers of the 136th Canton Fair apply for their Buyer Badges remotely in advance. Buyers can obtain their Buyer Badges ahead of time at Overseas Buyers' Registration Offices in venues such as the Pazhou Ferry Terminal and designated hotels by the Canton Fair. Some registration counters also offer services at night. The specific location and service time for registration counters in Haizhu District are as follows:
Overseas Buyers Registration Counters at Designated Hotels
Overseas Buyers Registration Counters at Pazhou Ferry Terminal
Address: Immigration Office, 3rd Floor, Pazhou Ferry Terminal (琶洲港澳客運口岸三樓入境處)
Service Hours: October 14-18, October 22-26, October 30-31, and November 1, from 10:00 to 20:00
On-site Overseas Buyers' Registration Offices in Canton Fair Complex
? Overseas Buyer Registration Counter (Area D)
Address: Exit A, Xinggangdong Station (新港東站), Guangzhou Metro Line 8
? Overseas Buyer Registration Counter (Area B)
Address: Exit A/B, Pazhou Station (琶洲站), Guangzhou Metro Line 8
? Overseas Buyer Registration Counter (Area C)
Address: Exit C, Pazhou Station (琶洲站), Guangzhou Metro Line 8
? Location and Service Hours at Night
Overseas Buyer Registration Counter (Area C): October 12-14, from 18:00 to 07:00 the next day
Certain routes at the Pazhou Ferry Terminal offer Upstream check-in (UCI) services. Passengers opting for cooperating airlines and departing from Hong Kong can depart from the Pazhou Ferry Terminal, take a direct ferry to Hong Kong International Airport, and do not need to go through entry procedures again upon arrival in Hong Kong.
List of airlines offering UCI services at Pazhou Ferry Terminal:
*Airlines with UCI service added for this Canton Fair: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Lufthansa.
List of airlines not offering UCI services at Pazhou Ferry Terminal and requiring check-in at Hong Kong International Airport:
*Airlines with departure ferry routes added for this Canton Fair: Starlux Airlines, Japan Airlines, Air Mauritius, Air Astana, Air Busan, Air Asia, IndiGo Airlines, Jin Air, and Garuda Indonesia.
Friendly reminders:
1. Passengers flying with airlines listed in columns 22-25 are eligible for direct baggage check-in service at Pazhou Ferry Terminal only if they are on direct flights. For passengers requiring transfers, they must proceed to SkyPier Terminal to check their baggage to the final destination.
2. Passengers should hold a valid flight ticket departing from Hong Kong International Airport on the same day with a confirmed seat reservation. Flight attendants and standby tickets are not accepted.
3. Passengers must possess travel documents and relevant entry proof that meet the requirements of the destination country/region, including but not limited to a valid passport, visas required for the destination and transit countries/regions, and a return flight ticket.
4. For passengers whose flight departure time is before 10:15 am the next day, they must take the last ferry of the previous day and can only stay within the airport restricted area.
5. Passengers holding Chinese mainland passports and intending to transit through Taipei Taoyuan International Airport to a third destination via waterway are not accepted.